James Watt

Summary

James Watt is a human^[1]. He was born on 1698^[2]. He died on 1786^[3]. He worked as a merchant^[4].

Key Facts

• James Watt was born on 1698^[2].
• James Watt died on 1786^[3].
• James Watt's father was Thomas Watt^[5].
• Among James Watt's spouses was Agnes Muirhead^[6].
• A child of James Watt was James Watt^[7].
• A child of James Watt was John Watt^[8].
• James Watt held citizenship in Kingdom of Scotland^[9].
• James Watt held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain^[10].
• James Watt's professions included merchant^[4].
• James Watt is recorded as male^[11].
• James Watt's instance of is recorded as human^[12].
• James Watt's family name is recorded as Watt^[13].
• James Watt's given name is recorded as Jame^[14].

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Origins and Family

James Watt was born on 1698^[2]. His father was Thomas Watt^[5].

Career and Affiliations

James Watt's professions included merchant^[4].

Personal Life

Among James Watt's spouses was Agnes Muirhead^[6]. Children include he^[7], an engineer^[15], 1736–1819^[16], of Scotland^[17], awarded the honorary doctorate of the University of Glasgow^[18], specialised in mechanical engineering^[19] and John Watt^[8].

Death and Burial

James Watt died on 1786^[3].

FAQs

Who were James Watt's parents?

James Watt's father was Thomas Watt^[5].

Who was James Watt married to?

James Watt's spouses include Agnes Muirhead^[6].

What did James Watt do for work?

James Watt worked as merchant^[4].